Overview
- Paramount’s remake debuted in second place with roughly $16.5–17 million domestic and about $28 million global for opening weekend, reaching approximately $30.6 million worldwide by day five.
- Reviews land in the moderate zone at around 65% on Rotten Tomatoes, with several critics praising craft but noting a finale that doesn’t fully land; audience scores trend higher.
- 1987 screenwriter Steven E. de Souza said the new film “stumbles at the end” and quipped about a future version “sticking the landing,” adding that marketing offered little to attract women.
- Trade and entertainment outlets cite crowded competition, uneven trailers, Glen Powell’s limited overseas pull, and reported Paramount leadership changes as factors weighing on the launch.
- Reports place the budget near $100–$110 million, implying a high break-even threshold; based on recent Paramount patterns, observers expect a digital release in December and streaming on Paramount+ in early 2026.